Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thM

This code signifies a left arm radius fracture that is spiral in nature, located in the shaft, and has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture (Type I or II) and has failed to heal properly, requiring further medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously treated open spiral fracture of the left radial shaft that has developed nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the focus is on managing the nonunion of an open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "nondisplaced" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is confirmed.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the first presentation of the fracture.